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Design services for ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently concluded an award process for design services focused on the ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement at its Easter Bush Campus in Edinburgh. This contract, tagged under the education category, seeks to redesign the cooling system for Computer Room 3 at the Advanced Computer Facility. The project spans from 26th March 2026 to potentially 25th March 2031, covering services up to RIBA Stage 7 based on funding availability. With the procurement method established as an open procedure, the project falls under the 'services' category and represents an active stage of contract implementation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering fields, particularly those specialising in building service design consultancy. As the contract includes groundwork from system surveys to substantial design stages, businesses with expertise in handling large-scale projects will find this a fitting endeavour. Furthermore, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to compete effectively in this sector, as evidenced by the award to RSP Consulting Engineers, an SME. This contract not only offers work stability over an extended period but also allows businesses to collaborate with a renowned institution such as the University of Edinburgh, enhancing their portfolio and industry reputation.

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Notice Title

Design services for ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (Building Services Group) has appointed a contractor to provide Building Services Design Consultancy Services to redesign the cooling system serving Computer Room 3 (CR3) at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF), located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. This includes surveys of the existing system and controls, desktop reviews of the existing system information and a design to RIBA Stage 3 with associated costings. The contract includes provision to extend services up to RIBA Stage 7, subject to the availability of future funding and the necessary approvals. Contract Period The contract start date is 26th March 2026, to allow the supplier to complete the cooling system redesign to RIBA stage 3 by 25th September 2026. The call-off contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years (until 25th March 2031), or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (Building Services Group) has appointed a contractor to provide Building Services Design Consultancy Services to redesign the cooling system serving Computer Room 3 (CR3) at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF), located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. This includes surveys of the existing system and controls, desktop reviews of the existing system information and a design to RIBA Stage 3 with associated costings. The contract includes provision to extend services up to RIBA Stage 7, subject to the availability of future funding and the necessary approvals. Contract Period The contract start date is 26th March 2026, to allow the supplier to complete the cooling system redesign to RIBA stage 3 by 25th September 2026. The call-off contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years (until 25th March 2031), or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.. Award against framework: Direct Award utilising the 0920 Scotland Excel Building & Construction Consultancy Framework, Lot 3 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering.

Options: The contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years, or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552797
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42113130 - Condenser air-cooling systems

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71321200 - Heating-system design services

79311100 - Survey design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£497,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSP CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552797
    Design services for ACF CR3 Dry Air Cooler Replacement - The University of Edinburgh (Building Services Group) has appointed a contractor to provide Building Services Design Consultancy Services to redesign the cooling system serving Computer Room 3 (CR3) at the Advanced Computer Facility (ACF), located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. This includes surveys of the existing system and controls, desktop reviews of the existing system information and a design to RIBA Stage 3 with associated costings. The contract includes provision to extend services up to RIBA Stage 7, subject to the availability of future funding and the necessary approvals. Contract Period The contract start date is 26th March 2026, to allow the supplier to complete the cooling system redesign to RIBA stage 3 by 25th September 2026. The call-off contract commenced on 26th March 2026 and shall continue for a period of up to five (5) years (until 25th March 2031), or until completion of the Services (including any instructed Stages 4-7), whichever occurs sooner.

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